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Is RBK fit similar to CCM?

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So I need new skates and my LHS never carries skates in my size and says if I special order skates, then I buy them even if they don't fit. So I need some advice on RBK skates. I am looking at buying the RBK 5K's or Bauer Supreme 50's. I have used CCM 1152's before and the heel was too wide and I could never get them to fit correctly. Will the RBK skates fit similar to the CCM's? If so, will I be better off with the Bauers because I have a narrow foot? What other skates would be good if I have a narrow foot and I am trying to keep it under $250.

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If you did a search, you would find that people like myself have reported that CCM fit the same as RBK as long as you are comparing comperable models. If you look closely, the functional components of the skate are identical in many cases (just change the logo).

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Just to give you an idea of the difference, here is my limited experiance.

I just bought a pair of RBK 5k in 8 D width. I tried on a pair of 8 D width CCM 892 Tacks and I could barey get my foot in even unlaced. The RBK 5k was a perfect fit. I would need a wide in Bauer and Graf. As far as the heel, it is a tad loose, but the pump can fill that up exactly the right anount for your taste. The E-Blade/boot is pretty neutral as pitch goes. Boot has medium flex.

For me ( wide foot but not too wide) these are the best fitting skates I've ever tried on.

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CCM Tacks vs. RBK's

Length: Same

Forefoot Width: Same

Heel Width: RBK a bit more

Boot Depth: RBK a lot more

Boot Height: RBK a bit more

I can't speak for other CCM lines as I've never owned them. (I went from 852 Tacks to RBK 9k's)

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